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Merita Rexhaj

Grays ,Essex

Summary

Results-oriented Engineer with expertise in electrical maintenance, automation, and equipment reliability in manufacturing and distribution. Skilled in PLC diagnostics, fault finding, and root cause analysis, contributing to enhanced equipment performance and reduced operational losses. Currently serving as Equipment Owner for CIMAT Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), ensuring reliability and availability in a high-volume distribution centre.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Engineer/Electrical engineer

Procter & Gamble
Grays, Essex
11.2024 - Current

Managed performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of CIMAT Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) in high-volume distribution centre, enhancing operational efficiency and system uptime.

Led fault investigations and root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions that improve system reliability and operational efficiency. Analyse equipment performance, prioritise maintenance activities, and coordinate engineering resources based on operational impact.

Provided electrical and automation engineering support across site operations, performing PLC diagnostics and control system troubleshooting, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Shift electrical technician

Procter & Gamble
Grays, Essex
08.2023 - 11.2024

Provided electrical and automation support for high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment within a continuous production environment. Diagnosed and resolved electrical, PLC, control system, and automation faults to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.

Performed planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, breakdown response, and root cause analysis on electrical and automated systems, utilising PLC diagnostics and electrical fault finding to efficiently identify and rectify equipment issues.

Maintained motors, sensors, drives, control panels, and safety systems, collaborating with operations and engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice

Procter & Gamble
Grays, Essex
09.2019 - 08.2023

Performed electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on automated manufacturing and production equipment in high-volume manufacturing environment, assisting in diagnosing electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and control system faults to ensure safe, efficient plant operation.

Supported planned preventative maintenance (PPM), equipment inspections, and reactive maintenance on motors, sensors, drives, control panels, and automated systems, developing practical experience in electrical testing, calibration, and PLC diagnostics, while contributing to technical drawings and engineering documentation.

Worked alongside experienced engineers to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Engineering Manufacture/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

South Essex college of Further and Higher Educatio
Grays, Essex. UK
01-2022

Certificate of Higher Education - General Engineering

South Essex college of Further and Higher Educatio
Grays, Essex. UK
01-2021

Engineering

South Essex college of Further and Higher Educatio
Grays, Essex. UK
01-2019

Diploma of Higher Education - Administration, Finance & Marketing

Economic Technical Institute
Cairo Montenotte, Italy
01-2015

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Manufacturing improvement
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Continuous improvement
  • Performance optimisation
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Troubleshooting systems
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Root cause analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Safety assessments
  • Process safety management knowledge
  • Performance analysis
  • Budget and cost reduction
  • Production planning
  • Efficiency optimisation
  • Team collaboration
  • Cross-Functional team collaboration
  • Technical documentation
  • Technical communication
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Technical communication
  • Technical troubleshooting

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Proficient
C2
Albanian
Proficient
C2

Certification

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

• Mitsubishi PLC Fundamentals

• Allen Bradley ControlLogix & CompactLogix Fundamentals

• Working at Height Certification

• Slinging and Rigging Certification

• Electrical Safety and Isolation Procedures

• Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work

Timeline

Process Engineer/Electrical engineer

Procter & Gamble
11.2024 - Current

Shift electrical technician

Procter & Gamble
08.2023 - 11.2024

Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice

Procter & Gamble
09.2019 - 08.2023

NVQ Level 4 - Engineering Manufacture/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

South Essex college of Further and Higher Educatio

Certificate of Higher Education - General Engineering

South Essex college of Further and Higher Educatio

Engineering

South Essex college of Further and Higher Educatio

Diploma of Higher Education - Administration, Finance & Marketing

Economic Technical Institute
Merita Rexhaj